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Kirchherr Family History

Kirchherr Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kirchberg, Kirchner, Kircher, Bircher, Kirchen, Kirchmeier

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Where is the Kirchherr family from?

You can see how Kirchherr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kirchherr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kirchherr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kirchherr families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kirchherr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kirchherr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kirchherr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kirchherr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kirchherr. 50% of Kirchherr men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Kirchherr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kirchherr census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 126 immigration records available for the last name Kirchherr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Kirchherr. For the veterans among your Kirchherr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kirchherr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kirchherr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kirchherr in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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